Chickasaw, MS

Disaster

Chickasaw County was named for the Chickasaw Indians who inhabited this area. It is largely rural with a population of approximately 17,000.

The worst tornado outbreak of 2011 raked across Mississippi and Alabama on April 27, killing hundreds of people. Tornados skipped across southern Chickasaw County, not staying on the ground for long distances, but damaging and destroying many homes. Three people were killed in the county.

MDS Response

MDS will work with the Long-term Recovery Committee to repair and rebuild homes in Chickasaw County. The MDS camp will be located in two houses owned by the Parkway Baptist Church in the town of Houston. These houses have space for both long-term volunteers and short-term volunteers, with parking for several RVs in the yard

Photo Gallery

Chickasaw-Bunk-Room

The bunk room at the Chickasaw project.

Chickasaw-Dining-Room

Dining room at the Chickasaw project.

Chickasaw-Kitchen

Getting the project kitchen ready for meal preparation.

Chickasaw-Large-House

The Chickasaw Project location.

Chickasaw-Small-house

The small house at the Chickasaw project.

Willis-working-on-new-tool-room

Willis works in the tool room at the Chickasaw project.

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A damaged home in Chickasaw.

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The first long-term team.

Preparing-for-RVs

Preparing for the RV's.

Willis-fixing-the-washer

Willis fixing the washer. The long-termers will be happy that it works!

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The MDS Project headquarters in Chickasaw.

Ms Opha house under construction 1

Ms. Opha's house gets a new roof.

Ms Opha house under construction 2

Ms. Opha's house is being repaired.

Ms Opha house under construction 3

Volunteers work on Ms. Opha's house in Chickasaw, MS.

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Ms. Opha's house under repair.

Ms Opha house under construction 5

It's looking more like a house!

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Drywall deliver at Ms. Opha's house.

Dwayne-Virginia-and-Mary-Ella-at-Ms-Ophas

Virginia, Dwayne and Mary Ella work at Ms. Opha's house.

Edna-Mae-at-Ms-Ophas

Volunteer, Edna Mae works at Ms. Mary's house in Chickasaw, MS.

Mary-and-Elmer-at-Ms-Ophas

Mary and Elmer at Ms. Opha's house.

Ms-Opha-in-front-of-her-home

Ms. Opha in front of her home that MDS is repairing.

Ms-Ophas-new-hallway

Ms. Opha's new hallway.

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Mary cleans the floor at Ms. Opha's house.

Ms-Ophas-old-hallway

Ms. Opha's old hallway.

Ms-Opha-front-window-after

Ms. Opha's front window - the "after" picture.

Ms-Opha-front-window-before

Ms. Opha's front window - the "before" photo.

Somebody-left-their-tools-in-the-yard-at-Ms

Did somebody leave their tools in the front yard?

The-back-of-Ms-Lorenes-house

The back of Ms. Lorene's house - before MDS began working on it.

All lined up to work

Volunteers are all lined up to repair the roof on a home in Chickasaw, MS.

Alma-hauling-sewer-pipes

Alma hauling sewer pipes.

Fixing-Ms-Virginia-roof

Fixing Ms. Virginia's roof.

Laying-sewer-lines-at-Ms-Virginias

Laying sewer lines at Ms. Virginia's house.

Ms-Marys-current-and-future-homes

Ms. Mary's current home (foreground) and future home (background).

Ms-Virginia-and-an-MD

Ms. Virginia stands with an MDS volunteer on her new ramp.

Breaking-fascia-at-camp-for-Ms-Sandy

Cutting fascia at camp for use on Ms. Sandy's home.

Even-the-director-works-at-Venias

Even the Project Director works at Miss Venia's house.

Laura-and-Sonia-at-Ms-Sandys

Volunteers Laura and Sonia work on Ms. Sandy's roof.

Opha-Elmer-and-Mary

Elmer and Mary with Ms. Opha.

Opha-Walkers-TY-supper

Ms. Opha's "Thank You" supper.

Teamwork-at-Venias

Teamwork gets the job done at Ms. Venia's house.

Lawton-group

Volunteers from Lawton, MI.

Exterior-of-Ms--Venias-house

Exterior of Ms. Venia's house.

Ms-Lorene-and-her-new-washer

Ms. Lorene shows off her new washer. It will work now that she has water and no more leaks!

Ms-Venias-house-is-moving-right-along

The work at Ms. Venia's house is progressing rapidly.

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The back of Ms. Lorene's house.

The-roof-reconstruction-at-Ms-Lorenes

The roof reconstruction at Ms. Lorene's house.

Bob-and-Dan-think-Ms-Lorenes-house-is-beautiful

Bob and Dan think Ms. Lorene's house is beautiful!

Bob-is-thrilled-to-spend-his-birthday-with-us

Bob spent his birthday with us.

Dedication-prayer-at-Ms-Ophas

Dedication prayer at Ms. Opha's house dedication service.

Fixing-Ms-Lorenes-roof

Fixing Ms. Lorene's roof.

Front-of-Ms-Venias-house

The front of Ms. Venia's house.

Ms-Lorene-signing-A-Job-Well-Done

Ms. Lorene signing the "Job Well Done" card.

Ms-Opha-in-her-new-kitchen

Ms. Opha in her new kitchen.

Ms-Ophas-finished-living-room

Ms. Opha's finished living room.

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Ms. Venia's new house, right in front of the old house.

The-almost-finished-back-of-Ms-Lorenes-house

The almost-finished back of Ms. Lorene's house.

The-almost-finished-front-of-Ms-Lorenes-house

The almost-finished front of Ms. Lorene's house.

Tim-hard-at-work-at-Ms-Venias

Tim is hard at work at Ms. Venia's house.

Grace-and-Anjelynne-in-a-dust-storm-at-Venias-house

Grace and Anjelynne create a dust storm at Ms. Venia's house.

Lindas-thrill-at-getting-to-snap-a-chalk-line-for-the-first-time

Linda snaps her first chalk line.

Ms-Venias-sons-Corey-and-Tory-helping-with-rear-steps

Mudding inside the closet at Ms. Venia's house.

roof-repairs-at-Mr-Willies-house

Roof repairs at Mr. Willie's house.

Vern-wiring-at-Mr-Thomas-home

Vern works on wiring at Mr. Thomas' house.

Zac-and-Barrys-teamwork

Teamwork gets the job done.

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Helen is painting at Mr. Willie's house.

Naomi-and-power-tools-at-Mr-Thomas-house

Naomi ready to drywall at Mr. Thomas' house.

Venias-son-Ramero-and-Tayler-painting

Ms. Venia's son, Ramero, and Tayler painting at Ms. Venia's home.

Back-hoe-Wilmer-closing-up-trench-at-Thomas-house

"Backhoe" Wilmer closing up the trench.

Dave-and-JOhn-wrapping-up-Miss-Violas-ramp

Dave and John finishing up Miss Viola's ramp.

Elmer-Howard-and-Geralds-catch-of-the-day

Elmer, Howard and Gerald's "catch of the day" is relocated.

Go-Myron-doing-a-great-job-at-Willies

Myron works on the floor at Mr. Willie's house.

Jim-and-John-discussing-plans-for-Venias-cabinets

Jim and John discuss plans for Ms. Venia's cabinets.

Jim-starting-work-on-rear-bath-floor-at-willies-house

Jim starts the floor in the bathroom at Mr. Willie's house.

Les-our-plumber-for-the-week-at-Ms-Venias-house

Les, our plumber for the week, works at Ms. Venia's house.

Weeks-group-with-Willie-on-his-new-front-porch

This week's group poses with Mr. Willie on his new front porch.

Project Report

Weekly Report for Chickasaw

February 17, 2012

Joining last week’s group of 10 were nine from Michigan and one from Indiana, so we had a full house this week. We were privileged to host friends from our own church in Lawton, MI. Monday morning began with a terrific...[more]

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Map/Directions

Project statistics

MDS

106 Fifth Avenue

Houston, MS 38851

Tel:

Office (662) 456-9360

Fax (662) 456-9775

E-mail:

Chickasaw(at)mds.mennonite.net

Project Directors:

Project is closed.

Volunteers to Date: 176

Jobs started: 19

Jobs completed: 19

Information for Volunteers:

Welcome to Chickasaw

Volunteer Guide

Current Situation
05.17.2012

fair
63°F
Sunrise 05:48 am
Sunset 07:51 pm

Mennonite Disaster Service